RRB NTPC 12th Level Recruitment 2026 (CEN 07/2026) – 1688 Posts, Apply Online

The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released the indicative notice for RRB NTPC 12th Level (Undergraduate) Recruitment 2026 under Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 07/2026. The notice announces 1,688 tentative vacancies for various Non-Technical Popular Categories (Under Graduate) posts across all RRBs. This is an indicative notice only, meant to help 12th-pass candidates get their documents ready. The detailed CEN 07/2026, with full eligibility, fee and post-wise vacancy details, will be published separately.

RRB NTPC 12th Level Recruitment 2026: Overview

RRB NTPC UG CEN 07/2026: Important Dates

All dates given above are tentative, as mentioned in the indicative notice itself. This information has not yet been confirmed as final by the official authority, and candidates must check the detailed CEN once it is released.

RRB NTPC 12th Level Vacancy Details 2026

As per the indicative notice, a total of 1,688 tentative vacancies have been announced for various Non-Technical Popular Categories (Under Graduate) posts. The post-wise and RRB-wise vacancy breakup has not been released yet.

This detail is not mentioned in the official notification: the exact post-wise names (such as Trains Clerk, Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Accounts Clerk cum Typist and Junior Clerk cum Typist) and their individual vacancy numbers. These will be confirmed only in the detailed CEN No. 07/2026.

Educational Qualification

RRB NTPC 12th Level posts are meant for candidates who have passed Class 12 (or an equivalent qualification) from a recognised board. This information has not yet been confirmed by the official authority in the indicative notice itself. The exact qualification for each post, and whether any specific subject combination is required, will be specified only in the detailed CEN No. 07/2026.

Age Limit

The indicative notice mentions that age will be reckoned as on 01.01.2027, but the exact minimum and maximum age limit, along with category-wise age relaxation, is not mentioned in the official notification yet. This detail will be published in the detailed CEN No. 07/2026.

Application Fee

The application fee amount and category-wise fee structure have not yet been confirmed by the official authority. As per the usual RRB NTPC pattern, a fee is charged for General/OBC/EWS category candidates, with a partial refund after appearing in CBT 1, while SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen/women/transgender/minority candidates and economically backward class candidates usually pay a lower fee. However, candidates must rely only on the amount published in the detailed CEN 07/2026, since exact figures are not yet available.

Selection Process

The detailed selection stages for RRB NTPC 12th Level Recruitment 2026 have not been announced in the indicative notice. Based on the general RRB NTPC recruitment pattern followed in earlier cycles, the process is generally expected to include a first stage Computer Based Test (CBT 1), a second stage Computer Based Test (CBT 2), a Typing Skill Test or Aptitude Test wherever applicable, Document Verification and a Medical Examination. This is not an officially confirmed detail for CEN 07/2026 and must be verified from the detailed notification once released.

How to Apply for RRB NTPC 12th Level Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official application portal www.rrbapply.gov.in.
2. Register with basic details and generate login credentials.
3. Log in and select RRB NTPC Undergraduate Level Posts (CEN No. 07/2026).
4. Fill in personal, educational and other required details.
5. Upload scanned photograph, signature and supporting documents as per the specifications given in the detailed CEN.
6. Pay the application fee through the prescribed online mode, once announced.
7. Submit the form and keep a printout or PDF copy for future reference.

Important Instructions

• Verify primary details using Aadhaar while filling the online application, to avoid delays during scrutiny for non-Aadhaar-verified applications.
• Ensure that the Name and Date of Birth in Aadhaar match 100% with the Full Name and Date of Birth in the 10th class pass certificate.
• Update Aadhaar with a recent photo and latest biometrics (fingerprint and iris) before applying.
• This notice is purely indicative in nature. All terms, conditions, eligibility criteria and procedures will be strictly as per the detailed CEN No. 07/2026, along with any corrigendum issued later.
• Apply only through the official portal www.rrbapply.gov.in and refer only to rrb.indianrailways.gov.in for authentic updates.

Common Application Mistakes to Avoid

• Mismatch between Aadhaar details and 10th class certificate details.
• Applying through unofficial or fake websites instead of www.rrbapply.gov.in.
• Uploading photograph or signature in the wrong format or size.
• Waiting until the last date to submit the application or pay the fee.
• Ignoring updates and corrigenda published on the official RRB website.

Official Notification and Application Links

Official Website – rrb.indianrailways.gov.in

Official Application Portal – www.rrbapply.gov.in

Note: Direct links to the CEN 07/2026 indicative notice PDF and the future detailed notification PDF should be taken only from the official website above, since document links change once the detailed CEN is uploaded.

Beware of Fake Recruitment Websites

Candidates should apply only through the official RRB portal and should not trust any third-party website, agent or social media message asking for payment in the name of RRB NTPC recruitment. RRB never asks for money through unofficial channels. Always cross-check every date, fee and eligibility detail from the official notification before applying.

Conclusion

The RRB NTPC 12th Level Recruitment 2026 indicative notice under CEN No. 07/2026 confirms 1,688 tentative vacancies, with online applications expected to open on 15 October 2026 and close on 13 November 2026. Since this is only an indicative notice, candidates should keep their Aadhaar, 10th class certificate and other documents ready, and should regularly check rrb.indianrailways.gov.in for the detailed CEN 07/2026, which will carry the confirmed eligibility, fee, exam pattern and post-wise vacancy details.